My name is Daren Bakst. I am the Senior Research Fellow, Environmental Policy and Regulation at The Heritage Foundation. The views I express in this testimony are my own and should not be construed as ...

I have some observations regarding public participation in local government. Based on my experiences attending local meetings, it seems that the current structure may inadvertently discourage broader ...

Public participation and community engagement lie at the heart of contemporary efforts to foster democratic governance and sustainable development. By actively involving citizens and local ...